Carroll Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAR-uhl / /ˈkɛr.əl/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'descendant of Cearbhall'; English: 'from the old fort'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Carroll has Irish roots, derived from the Gaelic surname O' Cearbhaill. It became a given name in the English-speaking world, particularly in the 19th century. The name is associated with various historical figures and has been used in literature and popular culture. It remains a recognizable name in both Ireland and English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Carroll has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Carroll
- Carell
International Variants
- Karol (Polish)
- Karel (Czech)
- Carlo (Italian)
Famous people named Carroll
Carroll O'Connor was an American actor best known for his role in the television series 'All in the Family'.
Carroll Shelby was an American automotive designer and businessman, famous for founding Shelby American and his work with Ford.
Carroll Baker is an American actress recognized for her performances in films during the 1950s and 1960s.
Carroll Quigley was an American historian and author, known for his work on the history of civilization and his influence on political thought.
Fictional characters named Carroll
Carroll is a character in the 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' series, created by Lewis Carroll.
Carroll is featured in the animated film 'Alice in Wonderland', representing the whimsical and nonsensical themes of the story.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Carroll was first seen in the United States in 1880. Carroll has ranked as high as #344 nationally, which occurred in 1934, and has been most popular in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Texas, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Carroll has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Carroll (1993)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 26 |
1881 | 22 |
1882 | 32 |
1883 | 31 |
1884 | 24 |
1885 | 26 |
1886 | 25 |
1887 | 34 |
1888 | 37 |
1889 | 33 |
1890 | 41 |
1891 | 29 |
1892 | 48 |
1893 | 50 |
1894 | 46 |
1895 | 61 |
1896 | 50 |
1897 | 58 |
1898 | 51 |
1899 | 60 |
1900 | 69 |
1901 | 46 |
1902 | 52 |
1903 | 60 |
1904 | 70 |
1905 | 72 |
1906 | 62 |
1907 | 72 |
1908 | 77 |
1909 | 87 |
1910 | 89 |
1911 | 113 |
1912 | 256 |
1913 | 264 |
1914 | 382 |
1915 | 527 |
1916 | 541 |
1917 | 563 |
1918 | 521 |
1919 | 530 |
1920 | 607 |
1921 | 669 |
1922 | 589 |
1923 | 700 |
1924 | 669 |
1925 | 731 |
1926 | 738 |
1927 | 694 |
1928 | 655 |
1929 | 707 |
1930 | 757 |
1931 | 750 |
1932 | 816 |
1933 | 773 |
1934 | 874 |
1935 | 810 |
1936 | 789 |
1937 | 779 |
1938 | 827 |
1939 | 788 |
1940 | 755 |
1941 | 783 |
1942 | 788 |
1943 | 825 |
1944 | 706 |
1945 | 647 |
1946 | 683 |
1947 | 670 |
1948 | 606 |
1949 | 623 |
1950 | 554 |
1951 | 514 |
1952 | 486 |
1953 | 426 |
1954 | 428 |
1955 | 403 |
1956 | 392 |
1957 | 378 |
1958 | 284 |
1959 | 305 |
1960 | 273 |
1961 | 264 |
1962 | 233 |
1963 | 263 |
1964 | 205 |
1965 | 177 |
1966 | 183 |
1967 | 184 |
1968 | 172 |
1969 | 156 |
1970 | 148 |
1971 | 145 |
1972 | 134 |
1973 | 118 |
1974 | 98 |
1975 | 93 |
1976 | 85 |
1977 | 88 |
1978 | 62 |
1979 | 71 |
1980 | 78 |
1981 | 67 |
1982 | 66 |
1983 | 69 |
1984 | 47 |
1985 | 60 |
1986 | 51 |
1987 | 46 |
1988 | 47 |
1989 | 51 |
1990 | 46 |
1991 | 31 |
1992 | 32 |
1993 | 26 |
1994 | 22 |
1995 | 29 |
1996 | 18 |
1997 | 23 |
1998 | 15 |
1999 | 17 |
2000 | 12 |
2001 | 14 |
2002 | 10 |
2003 | 15 |
2004 | 12 |
2005 | 8 |
2006 | 16 |
2007 | 8 |
2008 | 9 |
2009 | 9 |
2010 | 9 |
2011 | 7 |
2012 | 13 |
2013 | 15 |
2014 | 6 |
2015 | 9 |
2016 | 10 |
2017 | 5 |
2018 | 8 |
2019 | 9 |
2021 | 11 |
2023 | 8 |